Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are the top two airlines in Korea, and the two companies will merge.
Hanjin Group has been negotiating with the Korea Development Bank, the main creditor of Asiana Airlines, and will submit a letter of intent to the bank as early as next week.
But why merge? Let's look at the development of the two companies.
According to American media reports, the global transportation volume has decreased by one third this year. According to the data, by the end of this year 1, airlines * * had a total of 47,756 routes, while by the 2nd of this month, there were only 334 16 routes left.
According to the "20 19 Aviation Benefit Report" written by industry organizations, before that, the global aviation industry provided about 65.5 million jobs and generated a total economic output of 2.7 trillion US dollars.
What are the advantages of the merger?
Asiana Airlines shares rose 8% after the news came out. If Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merge, a large airline with sales exceeding 18 trillion won will be born.
Next, let's talk about these two airlines in detail.
Hanjin Group, parent company of Korean Air:
Hanjin Group is one of the largest logistics enterprises in the world. Hanjin Enterprise Group includes Korean Air, Hanjin Shipping, Hanjin Heavy Industry and other 12 large enterprises with 25,000 employees. 2065438+August 3, 20061According to KBS News, Hanjin Shipping, the largest shipping company in Korea, is about to enter the legal management process.
Hanjin Group of Korea is one of the world's logistics giants and a fortune 500 enterprise. Its container ships, routes and advanced logistics networks are all over the world.
It is reported that after the establishment of Qingdao Hanjin Luhai International Logistics Co., Ltd., it will provide all-round international logistics services such as international shipping, air transportation, land transportation, packaging, transnational moving and warehousing.
Korean Asian Airlines:
Asiana Airlines (; Asiana Airlines officially launched customer service with its high-quality security service and exemplary operation. Asiana Airlines has won the reputation of being a five-star airline selected by SKYTRAX for four consecutive years (only seven years in the world), and won the Best in-flight service and flight attendant award for six consecutive years.
In 2009, ATW, known as the Nobel Prize in aviation, was awarded? Best airline in 2009? Honorary title. 20 10, choose in SKYTRAX? Airline of the year? . It is the only airline that has won the highest awards from ATW and SkyTeam for two consecutive years, achieving a grand slam in the aviation industry.